Janbiya (Yemeni Curved Dagger)
Thrusting / Slashing weapon
Quick Facts
OriginYemen / Arabia (Antiquity / 14th-20th Century)
Wield TypeSingle-handed
MaterialForged double-edged steel with carved horn hilt
Length25 - 35 cm cm
Weight0.3 - 0.6 kg kg
History
Traditional Arabian and Yemeni curved dagger worn on an ornate belt. Features a wide double-edged curved blade with a central spine, symbolizing honor and tribal manhood.
About
Used for lightning upward thrusts from a crouch under the ribcage, or backhand slashing of neck arteries from both forward and reverse grips.